Community Care

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The number of children adopted from care fell to its lowest level in 21 years in 2020-21, Department for Education (DfE) figures show. Their number fell by 18% on the year to 2,870, the lowest total since 1999-2000. Delays in family court proceedings during Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the latest annual decline in adoptions, but the number has fallen each year since a peak of 5,360 in 2014-15.

Adoption 356

Adoption Government 356

My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Since this week is Thanksgiving in the US, I’m thinking a lot about the word gratitude. Being in the mental health space, I heard this word quite often. One of the most common tips for people dealing with depression centers around finding gratitude in our lives. There are many ways that people can find gratitude (and I hope to make a post about that in the near future!

Mental Health 244

Mental Health Therapist Depression 244

International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster was launched today. It highlights the theme ´Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind´. The theme coincides with the name of the people´s global summit that will take place on the 29th June to the 2nd July. The […].

119

119

Nnatasha Tracy

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A major refrain in the mental health world is that stigma prevents people from seeking mental health care, and that's why we need all these anti-stigma campaigns and programs. Well, the actual facts beg to differ. While stigma may prevent mental health care in a minority of cases, there are far bigger reasons why people who need care don't get it. This begs the following questions: Why are advocates always harping on about stigma?

Mental Health 117

Mental Health Healthcare 117

Advertiser: Caseworthy

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

Case Management

Community Care

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Social workers are overwhelmed by high caseloads and hampered by “highly inconsistent” supervision, Ofsted has found on a visit to a struggling council. Inspectors said practice had deteriorated at Halton council since it was rated requires improvement in March last year. They found that senior managers were not aware of the extent of the serious weaknesses they identified and their impact on children.

Social Worker 284

Social Worker Interventional 284

Social Care

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Realisation is the first step. Every year, when we hold Carers Rights Day , it’s an opportunity to raise awareness of caring. People don’t see themselves as unpaid carers but as partners, wives, husbands, sons, daughters, and close friends first. Yet, providing unpaid care to someone who has a health condition, who is older or who has a disability, can have a profound impact on their health, wellbeing, paid work and relationships.

Adoption 117

Adoption Consultation Disability Hospitals 117

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Tribute to Prof. Vimla Nadkarni . Antoinette Lombard – University of Pretoria “ Meeting Vilma the first time as a social work colleague, implied the privilege of meeting a friend for life. With her warm and caring personality, she spoke out on injustices and stood up fearlessly for what she believed in. She inspired others to act, engaged in action at the forefront, and led by example.

Social Worker 111

Social Worker Schools University Diversity 111

Community Care

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Councils across the UK will be required to take unaccompanied asylum-seeking children to end the use of hotels for those arriving in Kent. The Home Office said today that it would make its national transfer scheme “temporarily mandatory” to ensure children arriving in the UK received the care they needed. The hitherto voluntary scheme was relaunched in July , after Kent ceased taking in new arrivals into its care due to pressures of numbers.

Government 228

Government Social Services Social Services 228

Social Care

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

"In order to truly reform social care, we need to dispel the longstanding belief it is just about older people and care homes. The sector provides for all our citizens, including working age adults and families receiving a range of care and support services." [Image created by freepik.com ]. Essential services. The Prime Minister made a commitment to “fix social care, once and for all”.

Mental Health 109

Mental Health Crisis Intervention Government Advocacy 109

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, research shows members of the social work profession are more likely to experience work-related stress, burnout, and a lower quality of life compared to other professions and the general population.

Social Worker 109

Social Worker Self-harm Child Welfare Communication 109

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

Private Practice

The Guardian

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

MPs from north of England vent rage in emergency call with minister Gillian Keegan amid backbench fury at costs faced by less well-off pensioners Senior Conservatives on Saturday urged Boris Johnson to ditch plans that would see many of England’s poorest pensioners paying more for their social care – or risk being forced by his own MPs into a humiliating U-turn.

106

106

Community Care

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A council failed to take into account a man’s circumstances in deciding not to disregard the the costs of a holiday carer from his financial assessment, which meant that he could not go on holiday. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has asked Northumberland council to review its decision not to consider this cost as disability-related expenditure (DRE) after finding that it had caused Mr X an injustice as a result of its “inflexible approach” While the watchdog said

Disability 215

Disability Government 215

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Seminario Internacional Proyecto IASW UNAM España Sudáfrica. International Seminar Spain, Mexico and South Africa Mapping Social Work in Higher Education due to COVID-19 will be held online on November 30th. It will be BROADCAST: School of Social Work ENTS UNAM [link] EscuelaNacionaldeTrabajoSocial ENTSUNAM. 11:00 hrs Mexico / 18:00 hrs Spain / 19:00 hrs South Africa.

Schools 98

Schools 98

The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Following tooth loss, it may not be possible to restore the dentition with a fixed prosthesis due to issues with the size and distribution of the saddle area/s, abutment distribution and bone quantity/quality. This problem can be partly resolved using a removable partial denture (RPD), but good retention and stability may be challenging to achieve [read the full story.].

98

98

The Guardian

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Paul Scully sends mixed messages about impact of government plans to scale back English social care cap Live: all the day’s political developments A government minister has been unable to guarantee that some people will not have to sell their homes to fund their own social care amid a backbench rebellion over plans to scale back a cap on costs. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) caused alarm on Thursday when it revealed it would calculate the £86,000 cap on lifetime care costs in a

Government 99

Government 99

Community Care

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

MPs have backed a government amendment to change the cap on care costs in a way that would reduce its benefit for less wealthy people facing “catastrophic costs” The change to the Care Act 2014 would mean that only client contributions to care costs will count towards the £86,000 cap for those receiving means-tested support from their council.

Government 199

Government Home Care 199

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

I don't know if you can say "the handwriting is on the wall" for New York City's family policing agency, but this is one of the messages JMacForFamilies projected onto the wall of the fisrt-stop parking place "shelter" where some children are taken when they're torn from their parents in New York City. It was part of a protest last week. ? Hey, remember when New York City schools and the city’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services, promised that this year they would

Foster Care 98

Foster Care Administration Adoption Schools 98

The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Holly Crudgington reviews a mixed-methods analysis of electronic health records in secondary mental healthcare on harm minimisation for the management of self-harm. The post Harm minimisation for self-harm: mixed-method analysis of electronic health care records finds it can be helpful appeared first on National Elf Service.

Self-harm 98

Self-harm Healthcare Harm Reduction 98

The Guardian

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

The rail debacle may have been the last straw for a party painfully divided between ‘red wallers’ who believed the levelling-up spin and more traditional Conservatives After a particularly difficult few days for Boris Johnson and his government, a senior figure involved in decision making in Whitehall was tearing his hair out on Friday afternoon. Johnson and transport secretary Grant Shapps had spent the previous day announcing almost £100bn of spending to improve rail links across the north of

Government 99

Government 99

Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

← Self-Parenting for Abuse Survivors. Not all forms of abuse are visible. In fact, many people go through their lives silently suffering from childhood trauma. When you are a child, you hope that your family will protect you, look after you when you are sick, and make sure you have everything you need. You assume the people who brought you into the world will care about you. .

Domestic Violence 98

Domestic Violence Mental Health Disorder PTSD 98

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Cynthia Henderson, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C. NASW Senior Practice Associate, School Social Work and Child Welfare. November 23rd marks National Adoption Day. In 1976, Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts decided to celebrate adoption for seven days in his state. Eight years later, President Ronald Regan expanding the observance to becoming National Adoption Week.

Adoption 98

Adoption Child Welfare Foster Care LCSW 98

The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Maisha Kroll reviews a recent qualitative study exploring the help-seeking views relating to depression among older Black Caribbean adults living in the UK. The post How do older Black Caribbean adults view seeking help for depression in the UK? appeared first on National Elf Service.

Depression 98

Depression Psychiatry Mental Health 98

The Guardian

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Change to how cap is calculated is set to disproportionately hit England’s poorer pensioners Ministers have pushed through an amendment to England’s social care plans, which is set to disproportionately hit poorer pensioners, despite a sizeable rebellion from backbenchers. The change means that council contributions to care fees would not go towards the cap , which means poorer people who get means-tested help would end up paying the same as richer people if they needed care for a significant am

98

98

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

In Remembrance of Prof. Vimla Nadkarni. It is with great sadness that the IASSW announces the passing away of Dr. Vimla Nadkarni on the morning of 20th November 2021. Dr. Nadkarni was an Emeritus Professor and also the Past President of IASSW from 2012 to 2016 and Immediate Past President from 2016 until her demise. She was Former Dean and Retired Professor of the School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

Schools 98

Schools 98

The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Public speaking is practiced throughout the social work profession. With a public speaking mindset, focus on the audience, practice, and observation of colleagues, social workers can build their speaking skills and overcome glossophobia.

Social Worker 92

Social Worker 92

The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Lydia Poole reviews a recent randomised controlled trial evaluating group metacognitive therapy for depression and anxiety in cardiac patients. The post Metacognitive therapy for depressive symptoms in cardiac patients: new findings from the PATHWAY trial appeared first on National Elf Service.

Depression 98

Depression Anxiety Psychotherapy Rehabilitation 98

The Guardian

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Relatives and support groups claim that the sector has been ‘left behind’ as the rest of society opens up Dozens of care homes are still denying people access to their elderly relatives 20 months after the pandemic began, according to support groups. Although ministers have urged care homes to allow relatives to visit, groups including the Relatives & Residents Association and Unlock Care Homes say that many are still unable to see elderly residents.

99

99

Swhelper

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

SWHELPER. As we give thanks at the holidays, it’s easy to overlook someone important: your past self. While it’s well documented that gratitude toward others can improve wellbeing, two University of Florida scientists find that gratitude toward your past self also has benefits. Does thanking yourself seem a bit…selfish? The researchers, UF psychology professor Matt Baldwin, […].

University 86

University Psychology Mental Health 86

Social Care

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This winter, without full vaccination, it won't just be COVID-19 we have to worry about. [Image supplied by freepik.com ]. COVID-19 is not the only viral risk. The nights are drawing in and autumn is becoming winter. This change in season brings with it increasing risks from seasonal viruses, including flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and gastro-bugs like norovirus.

Communication 61

Communication 61

The Social Care Elf

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Douglas Badenoch appraises a recent cross-sectional study, which looks the associations between parenting practices and bullying in adolescents. Follow #CAMHScampfire on Twitter at 5pm GMT on Monday 22nd November for an online journal club discussing this paper. Or sign up now to join the free webinar hosted by ACAMH. The post Parenting practices and bullying in adolescents: what’s the link?

Mental Health 98

Mental Health Schools 98

The Guardian

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Analysis shows those in deprived northern areas face spending 60% of eligible property value compared to 20% in the south Homeowners in the poorest areas of England face losing a three times greater share of their housing wealth to pay for social care than people in the most affluent areas, Guardian analysis reveals. Last week ministers decided not to count means-tested council funding of care towards a new £86,000 care cap , forcing people to pay more towards their care.

99

99

Swhelper

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

SWHELPER. A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers provides evidence that CD4+ T lymphocytes — immune system cells also known as helper T cells — produced by people who received either of the two available messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines for COVID-19 persist six months after vaccination at only slightly reduced levels from two weeks after […].

83

83

Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Nicotine is an addictive substance that adversely impacts your overall health. To effectively quit using nicotine, you’ll first need to understand smoking addiction facts and the fundamentals of how nicotine can affect your health. Once you have a better grasp of smoking myths and facts, you can productively approach your nicotine use and start your… The post Myths vs.

Addiction 52

Addiction Recovery 52

Social Work Bubble

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Social work has a multitude of social work interventions and tools, and an ecomap is one that we learn A LOT about in college. It’s a great tool that can offer helpful insight on a person supports and resources. We’ll dive into what an eco-map, how it’s used, and what the point in using this tool is! The Social Work Bubble Etsy Shop Eco Map Worksheet What is an Eco-Map?

Child Welfare 52

Child Welfare Communication Advocacy Welfare 52

The Guardian

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Reducing the entitlement of poorer homeowners is the wrong way to cut the cost of this long-delayed scheme In order to reduce the cost of its new social care funding scheme for England by an estimated £900m , the government has opted to reduce the entitlement of less well-off people. Under the proposals put forward a decade ago by the economist Sir Andrew Dilnot, which ministers announced in September that they had decided to take forward , a cap on contributions will be applied.

Government 98

Government 98